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Description of Rhododendron 'Molly Smith' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
degronianum ssp yakushimanum 'Koichiro Wada' x Mrs Furnivall |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
White |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower openly funnel-shaped, 2½" across, creamy white with prominent orange blotch in brush strokes on dorsal lobe. Held in conical trusses of up to 12 flowers. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Early Midseason to Midseason |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
4 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
0°F (-18°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves oblanceolate, acute apex, cuneate base, 3" long, of heavy texture, green with gray-brown indumentum, leaves retained 3-4 years. Rounded, well-branched plant. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Hybridizer: |
Smith, C. |
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Registration Reference: |
ARS 821/843 |
Note: Bloom time and 10 year
height information are approximate and can vary dependent on local climate and
soil conditions.
Hardiness temperature is also an approximate guideline.
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American Rhododendron Society |
